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Bluford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
569
Population
358/sq mi density
$58,500
Median Income
$26,724 per capita
$92,200
Home Value
$140,131 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,261
Violent Crime/100K
6,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,200
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
259
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$140,131
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.1%
Owner-Occupied
23.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$810/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,131 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 259 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |